Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.

I am under alot of stress, hence the fear

of being sick. This time its my teeth, I havnt been to the dentist in a while and am scared my teeth are loose and are going to fall out if I dont go to the dentist imediately. Im scared. And keep checking my teeth to see if they move, and they do a little. Or is it in my head. The root of the stress...I am living in a new city in an apartment by myself and its a bad neighborhood and there was a murder, a building from me yesterday, and I need to move, and rents due....
It feels so good to say what I am afraid of. Does anyone have any suggestions or comfort?
Please

Live1today, certainly events like you describe can cause stress and anxiety in anyone. I am sorry you are going thru this.

I am a big believer in taking action where possible and then using acceptance where action isn't possible.

So when you can move and if you can move then do so. Take whatever steps are necessary to protect yourself. Keep in mind that no place is risk free(OCD sufferers like to eliminate risk) but certainly there will be places that are safer for you.

My recommendation on the OCD side is to stop checking your teeth(this just fuels the obsession). When and if you can, make an appointment to see the dentist. A slight delay is advisable so the visit isn't compulsive, unless you truly are in unbearable pain.

I would also just try to stay in the moment. This reduces stress and anxiety. Don't project or get into the &quot;what ifs&quot;.

I hope things improve for you soon. Take positive steps and have faith.

i grind my teeth and i am so afraid they are going to crack and eventually fall out in pieces. i dont know if that is a realistic fear or not, but it sucks either way because i cant stop grinding my teeth and i cant do anything about it like wear a night guard because i do it while i am awake too.

thanks for the response bob and Eanor. My toungue keeps running across my teeth, I know its rediculous but I feel like they are getting looser by the minute. I havnt been this bad in a while. I just wanna pass out and sleep well. Im staying with my sister and mom tonight, but I still cant calm down, trying to keep it from escalating into crying and and emergency room visit.

Teeth naturally move a little or they really would fall out. I think it's important for you to recognize that this isn't really about your teeth, but about your stress... which I can see you really do get that. So, start taking steps to remedy the situation... like look for a different place... and maybe the stress will lessen. Sorry this is so hard right now. You might also grind your teeth. Maybe your dentist could fit you for one of those things you pop in your mouth at night to prevent that.

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